So, I was rereading Eric Brisson's Iron Fist run a couple of weeks ago.
In previous posts, some posters mentioned how the series was decent. It told a good Iron Fist story, but it didn't really move the character forward. However, after a second read through, I respectfully disagree. The story accomplished a lot and moved Danny as a character. In one sense, it built upon the mythos of K'un Lun with the island of Liu-Shi. In terms of Danny itself though, it really built him up. Indeed, I had forgotten just how good of a martial artist Danny is. Like a lot of other posters, I'm reminded of Danny using his iron fist to smash S.H.I.E.L.D. helicarriers, maglev trains, and Hulks. This storyline established that Danny is a lot more than just his iron fist. In the first couple of issues, he doesn't use it often. Rather he relies on his skill (and man he shows some truly excellent skill) to beat other highly trained fighters.
This idea of the martial artist helped to counter that subtle theme that was prevalent in the series; Danny Rand's worthiness. Was Danny Rand worthy to be the immortal Iron Fist? Did he earn that title? Did he deserve it? Or was he just some privileged white guy who stole something that didn't belong to him?
For me, Danny's firmly answered those questions with every punch, kick, headbutt, eye gouge, foot stomp, etc. In a fight, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, poverty and privilege, belonging and exile....all of those issues go out the door. At the end of the day, Danny is a person.
A person who damn-well deserves to be Iron Fist.
So yeah, loved to reread this storyline. Made me proud to be a Danny Rand Iron Fist fan.